Executive Director – Human Resources & Organisational Development

Executive Director – Human Resources & Organisational Development

The University is at an exciting time of its development. Our staff are highly engaged, have been at the heart of our success over a very long period. Unquestionably, their personal commitment to all of our students, along with their drive, flexibility, personal and team ownership has been key to the high regard in which the University is held. 

Curriculum offer is continually innovating and changing, employer and industry demand for skills continually evolving, digital technologies are being further embedded into teaching & learning and support services. Government and regulatory changes will also radically change the face of Further and Higher Education, apprenticeships, modes and geography of delivery and the need to engage even more extensively with business and industry, delivering globally and not just at local, regional and national level. An important period of change is upon the sector and the University must adapt accordingly.

It is key to the above exciting changes for our human resources to be aligned to these new challenges. Our staff have need supported in ensuring of their talent, skills and knowledge fit a model that takes account of the changes ahead. The health and wellbeing of our staff must continue to be supported and is also of key importance to the University.

There will inevitably be a requirement to manage wide ranging change in a supported but ‘fleet of foot’ way to make certain that the university is aligned in good time to deliver a top class student experience and high quality offer that is rightly expected.

This role on the University Executive Management Team will take strategic responsibility for an overall review of the University’s human resources strategy and operational approaches. You will have significant change management experience in the design and delivery of flexible, exciting and innovative HR strategy and operational HR leadership, possessing strong organisational design experience, communication, consultation and negotiating skills.

You should be fully committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce, integrating equality and inclusivity into all of our practices. Your track record of managing transformational change through wide-ranging employee development programmes needs to confidently evidenced.

This is not an operational HR post. Whilst understanding of policy, procedure, legislation and HR best employment practice are key attributes and important factors in assessing your suitability for managing the HR team, more important is your ability to strategically support and lead senior colleagues through a prolonged period of transformational organisational change, ensuring strong engagement with staff in delivering the change needed through modern and innovative approaches.   

All posts are part of the University Executive Management Team.

Following the studying of job details, informal enquiries are welcome through the Vice Chancellor & Principal, arranged through appointment via Nicola Baker on 0121 232 4034 or n.baker@ucb.ac.uk

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered together with Teachers or Local Government pension scheme enrolment as appropriate, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance.

The University Executive Management Team is currently under-represented with both females and staff from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Applications are particularly encouraged from females and those applicants from a black and minority ethnic background. All applications will be assessed strictly in adherence with the person specification, experience, qualifications, skills and abilities required for the respective role.

Application deadline: Monday 30 September 2019 at noon

First stage interviews: 29 or 30 October 2019

Final stage interviews: either 6/7 or 7/8 November 2019

Application method: CV and covering letter submitted to n.baker@ucb.ac.uk (further details as per recruitment pack).